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For those of you wondering what’s happening with the New Delhi Visa Office recently, they are working too hard to send out the AORs and Medical requests :). One thing to note is the postal delays for as much as 20 days to get them delivered.

Stats for New Delhi applicants to date:

90% of applications to the CIO have received a PER or a NER.

More than 50% of applications with a PER have received an AOR from the Visa Office.

About 25% of applicants have received their medicals, RPRF and PPR from the Visa Office.

3 applicants have sent their medicals and passports for visa stamping to the CHC, New Delhi :).

Well, we are still waiting for our AOR from the Visa Office:). Hope to send out the next update on our application soooooon:)

khushi

we r waiting from past 25 working days for the reply of our enquiry to CHC delhi..it was a case specific enquiry but we didnt receive any reply yet..n the case status still shows RBVO…plz advice us what we should do..??

Nishit

There’s an idea, I tried it & it worked..
Send them the Passport Clearance Certificate.. I got communication from them in just a week after sending the PCC.
Try it, seems sending PCC is simply a gentle reminder to them…& if you still don’t hear from them, you can try contacting them…I haven’t contacted them more than once in this entire application process.
Best of Luck!

Mihir Pandya

Hi It seems you are waiting since long… But recently I had inquire about my application and they revert me with proper reason… You can also enquire about your status or file processing status with them…

binnet thomas

Hai Indira
I am submitted my papers with CIO approvel to CHC newdelhi on 11november 2010.I received one mail from CHC newdelhi on 4th january 2011.The mail indicated the fileno: B057775524.
Also they mentioned their minimum processing time is 8th month.
Now this is the 8th month but I have the no information from CHC Newdelhi.So could you please help me about the status of my file.is the processing is going on or not.
Thanking You
Binnet Thomas.

Looks like you are a Pre – June 26,2010 applicant and unfortunately it takes a bit longer for this batch for processing. I suggest you try sending a case specific inquiry to NDVO about your application.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

binnet thomas

Hi Indira,
Actually I applied for federal skilled worker visa PR.I got the CIO approoval on 29th september 2010.I submitted all documents to chc newdelhi on 11th november 2010.How can I ask NDVO,because on that mail they indicate don’t communicate them within the 8 months.
Thanks
Binnet

shiva

Thanks for your guidance.Is it sending passport through courier is safe within india.Can i use indian speedpost to send my passport Also some of courier says that they dont deliver to Post Box address and they were asking for any contact person/name to deliver. In such case can you please advice what should i do?

Pawan

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Neelam

My ecas shows in process from feb 2011 but i haven’t receive any medicals or any communication from new delhi embassy i applied in Nov. 2009 for pr under fsw category. I want to know how much more time i have to wait? my application is postive please let me know?

Unfortunately it takes longer for the Pre June 2010 applicants as a lot of stuff are involved here. The VO has to do the eligibility review, calculate points, assess the application with selection factors, do the documentation and background checks etc.,. There are some applicants in your queue that i know of, so not to worry yet. May be you will have to wait a bit longer. Usually it takes around 4 months on average to get medicals after In Process in this category.

Kevin

Thanks for the reply indra
I am in NDVO , i filled my application on 15th february 2011. As u said for me till now the enquiry from VO has not happened regarding the background verification (call to my employer)etc . do they call ? and when i can i expect my Medical and Passport request … Indira .?

Rajesh

We had dispatched our documents to CIC on 18/09/2010, the File number & acknowledgement letter received from CIC on 27/01/11. And they forwarded the application to visa office in NEW DELHI for further processing. We are waiting for the further communication from them. When can we expect ?

Dear Indra

My Ecas status is still on “receivied by Visa office” status
I got my PER on 30th march 2011 and 2nd AOR by snail mail (post ) on 30th April 2011. Do i need to enquire why its not changed to in process status . and only if the Ecas status is updated to” In Process” then only we can expect our medical and passport request . is this right indira ?
please correct me indira if i my expectation is wrong .

Kevin

As you know one of the guy s VISA DENIED for the NOC 0631 ,for the reason of wrongly mentioning the NOC code of Supervisory role .
Even my applications also i made both the roles in same NOC CODE 0631 . So please suggest me what to do before the VO does VISA DENIED for me .. please suggest indira immediately .

Oops, did you use a consultant too? If yes, please contact them immediately and ask them for clarification. If no, you will have to wait and see what the VO says and then respond. The response would be the same as suggested for Dibs.

chaitra

hi indira
its a great blog u have started and congratulations for the good news!!
i have applied under noc code 3113 only recently
my status is as follows
application sent- 7th April 2011
1st AOR sent by CIC- 10th May 2011
e-cas status- CIO ERC
I had alook at the tracker and it seems nowadays the timelines are much shorter than before, in that case i should be recieving medical request and passport request by june end or july 1 st week
but my main problem is that i have to go out of the country for 3 weeks or more in 2nd week of july till mid august, its v important and i cant postpone it,
from what i have understood the 45 days period for medicals, PCC, PP is the time duration for all these documents to recieve NDVO is it?
even if i manage to finish by medical tests before i leave and cm back by the 45 days period it may be too close to the deadline.

another clarification i want is to know is should i apply for PCC right now because if i recieve the request for PCC while iam abroad i may not be able to do it if iam applying for it from passport office.

If iam applying from police commissioner office it is possible for my folks to do it even while iam away, so what do u suggest.

Another thing is my husband has lived in different parts of the country since he has turned 18, does it mean he needs to collect PCC from all these places or only from his permanent address mentioned on his passport i.e., bangalore.

thanx in advance and wishing u all the best for your dream life in Canada
please add me on the NDVO tracker
regards
chaitra

T Satyanarayana

My PR is thru. I have not used agent. Based on CHC, New Delhi request i posted my passports thru Bluedart. As per Bluedart tracking, they were delivered on 27 May 2011 at 0955hrs. My medical is valid only upto 16 June 2011. CHC had promised to receive the passports even i hand carry them, and wok in two days of time, however i posted due to lack of time. Till today 3rd June 2011 i have not recvd them. I have following mind boggling issues, please help me.

1. The CHC, never acknowledged the receipt of passports? How safe are they when sent thru courrier?
2. Will the CHC, give priority of working on them due to short medical validity?
3. Will the CHC exchange any communication after they have done working on my passports?

I’m not sure I understand your situation clearly. Are you waiting for your passports with visa? And you submitted them on 27th May? If yes, they usually take 20 to 60 days to stamp the passports and return.

1. they do not send any confirmation. Courier is safe.
2. No, AFAIK.
3. No. it’s just the ECAS ‘Decision Made’ or passports by post.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

avninder kahlon

hi indira
i have applied for PR IN MARCH 2010 and i received my file no from nova scotia on 27 may.after that i submitted my complete application along with all document at new delhi and then i got my file no after one month in which they said they contact us with in three month but now nine months are over and we still not received our medicals or any other information regarding my case.kindly let me know how much more time it will take.i shall be very thankful to you.
thnking you

avninder kahlon

hello mam
i applied in skilled worker category in march as a registered nurse.couple of months ago i sent an email. visa officer after that they have changed my file status from RBVO TO IN PROCESS.how much more time it will take for medicals.

T Satyanarayana

Thanks for your reply. My case is bit different, though you caught me right that i am waiting for my PP with visa stamp in it.

My case is Federal Govt PR skilled category.

I have been guided by CHC, ND to attend the medical and send the passports. I have done medical in June 2010, the passports were not submitted, because my status was already NRI. Based on my request, the CHC allowed me to submit in person at CHC on 18th April 2011. They had also committed, that they shall finalise the case in two days after the deposit of passports. However, i could not do it again based on their request dated 2nd May, mine and my family members passports were submitted to CHC, ND on 27 May 2011 by Bluedart.

I was under the impression, they will honor the two days of their commitment to finalise the case and return my passports. The medical is getting over by 16th June 2011. Passports were not received. I am just counting the hrs, how to do it? I shall loose the chance for ever, if they don’t work fast. What may happen in my case? Please suggest.

What do you mean by AFAIK?
My status in ECAS shaows as ‘IN PROCESS’ (A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision. ) since last a year.

N Lakhani

My application status shows Received by visa office(new delhi). I had send my application to nova scotia sydney on 7th jan 2011 and received my first file number on 14th march 2011. It is 8th june 2011 now and am near to 3 months before I heared anything from the visa office.
Can you tell me, how long it can take to change the status to in-process or visa office eligibility review complete? and after in-process status, when can I expect call for the medicals.
Just to keep you informed, that I have submitted all the documents including PCC, on 7th jan 2011 itself.
Thanks,

Ajit

I have applied under federal skilled category before June 2010. Received file number in march. and further letter with Immigration file number on September 2010. And E CAS status is in process. with comments-Case reviewed and eligible for processing.

And we also send reminer to CHC Delhi.
In response they said they will reply back with all same thing as in second letter.

Unfortunately it takes more than 2 years now to process the Pre-June 2010 applicants and so you might have to wait a bit longer :(. Might take as long as 6 to 8 months after you received your AOR from VO.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

Neelam

Today i again disturbing you mam we send the query to high comission in case specific enquiry but they have not send any reply to regarding our query ecas shows in process. You told that it takes 4 months those who have applied in 2009 but 4 months is over. Mam what should i do please tell me you are the only hope for me. reply me soon

Ami

I just want to know that I launched file for Canada study permit on 06/06 without MEDICAL TEST and today got message that your passport is dispatched from the Canadian high commision . How do I know that I got pre- visa n I’m ready for medical test. Or do they send passport back if the the medical is not done at the time of launching file… And do I have to go to Chandigarh to submit passport after medical test…

Unfortunately it takes more than 2 years now to process the Pre-June 2010 applicants and so you might have to wait a bit longer 🙁 . Might take as long as 6 to 8 months after you received your AOR from VO.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

arnav007

hi indira,
I have received my second aor dated 18/1/11. My visa office is new delhi. But its been a long time i havent received any communication from the visa office for medicals.i am tensed kindly advice,

My sons passport has been renewed do i have to send the updated copy to the visa office?

And also on the cie site my address is wrongly typed instead of bldg no 10.It is Bldg no n0

chaitra

hi indira
i recieved my PER on 10/05/11
The mailing address in ecas shows an error, I notified the NDVO of this error in the case specific enquiry form on 13/5/11 and after about 2 weeks the error was corrected. However in the case specific form i typed my pincode wrongly (stupid error on my part!!!!).
I again notified the NDVO of the error and even apologised for my mistake on the case specefic form, 1 month back and then even by fax and courier about 3 weeks back but the ecas continues to show the same error in pincode.
what should i do???
do they send the MR by email also or only by post because this pincode error would mean the letter could go to an entirely different locality in the city.
please let me know wat should i do?

Tina

I have applied for permanent Residence and the website is showing status as “We received your application for permanent residence on February 14, 2011”.I did receive an mail from Delhi immigration office requesting for my passport on 4th March and I have posted my Passport on the same day.It is now almost 4months but i have not received any reply from Delhi office.Please advise.

Dev

Dear indira
thanks for creating this blog.guiding and soothing desperate applicants . Please keep it up
i am dev from nepal.i applied to Fsw on 01/01/11 and received a letter from jan 12. I received a letter from NDVO on march 18. Then i have not received any communication from chc india. Could you please tell me how much time do i have to wait to get PER And MR?
DEV

raj

I am a post june applicant. I applied on 21st oct, 2010 in NOC 1122, received my 1st aor on 16th march, 2010 and 2nd on 15th june, 2010. i have received my medicals on 23rd june, 2010. got medicals done on 4th juy, 2010and rest of the documents i.e. rprf, pp’s and proof of funds have received NDVO on 14th julyi. Since then my e-cas shows IN PROCESS….i just wanted to know that why they have not updated that MEDICALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED and how long will it take to get passports stamped.

shagufta

My parents medical was done on July 1st, passports and other additional documents were sent out on July 17th. status still shows In Process, the mailing address disappeared. when should they expect the visa.

syeda uzma

hi
i am syeda uzma, i applyed canada immigracation nova scotia 22nd may 2010. frist file no is comeing on 29 september, and my full dacument submited in new delhi office 24 november 2010, they give me file nomber 6 january 2011, they told me do not contact me 8months, my 8 months is complited , plz tell me how long to wait for my madicals, pre_ june application, how to count my days thanks

Canada received our app on May 5tha and we recvd the AOR from Nova Scotia on June 9th which confirmed that our case has moved to New Delhi, we have not received any communication from Delhi, neither can access the status online…

Neelam

I want to know that how much time NDVO takes to send comminication ecase still shows In process after verfication query and mam please let me know that if there is any chance of rejection than in how many days we come to know? Verification call came in the last month i.e. july

It depends, usually after verifications, they send in the medicals within days. Or otherwise they contact you with the results of the verification within days. Unsure about your case. Please send a case specific inquiry into your application.

Neelam

Mam
As you said It depends, usually after verifications, they send in the medicals within days. Or otherwise they contact you with the results of the verification within days. Unsure about your case. Please send a case specific inquiry into your application.

See I am pre june applied in 2009 Nov and in the month of May i send case specific enquiry but no response from that side (NDVO) should i again send the query

mandy

i am post june applicant. done with the medicals, sent pp’s and rprf got encashed in august. my office has shifted to another place. do i need to inform ndvo about the changed address?? i am confused. what to do??? kindly help

syeda uzma

ARN

Hi, Indira
I submitted application for PR (under family class) to CHC New Delhi on end of this July 2011 and I am waiting for the medical request letter. Could u please tell me how long it could take to get the medical request letter from CHC New Delhi?

kamal

You,ve got an amazing blog. I;m happy i found it. Here are my application details. Its been almost 5 months since i hv sent my medicals and rprf fees and i havn,t received any response from CHC. Can you tell how more time will it take?
Details
“We received your application for permanent residence on September 29, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on February 4, 2011. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application was reviewed and we started processing on March 9, 2011.

The timeline for stamping of the visas is anywhere from 15 days to 6 months. There are few folks who waited longer for 8 months. My opinion is, when the medicals received line appears already, it’s not far away. Any day can be a good day for you from now on 🙂

Good luck.

Indira Prabhakaran.

Neelam

We got the medicals and passports request from NDVO I want to know if we done it by the next week i.e. September 2011 than how much time NDVO takes to stamp visa (tell me in months) please tell me as u know i am pre june 2009

Surinsin

I really appreciate your prompt reply on all the queries. I also have a situation if you can guide me please.
I had received file number in Jan 2010. I completed my medicals in Nov’2010 but I have to hold my X Rays due to pregnancy. Last week I submitted all passports of me, my husband and baby as requested by CHC for stamping.
Now I need to go to Australia for project in Oct first week. Please let me know if I can request CHC to expedite the process. Also can I personally collect passports from CHC to avoid any postal delays. Can I get the exact date when I will get my passports.

Unfortunately there is no way CIC will expedite the stamping of the passports whatsoever. If you insist, they will return the passports without stamping. I suggest you wait as you are almost there. No, you cannot collect the passports in person, as far as I know.

A Usha TP

I appreciate your blog.
threads in blog is saying that passport stamping takes anywhere between 15 days to 6 months. But nowhere is it menitoned the overall time range for post june 2010 applications. I request you to let me know the same.

The official site says 15 monthswhich includes receiving PR as well which is after landing in Canada.

I have submitted my medicals and passport on request that was received on 19 July 2011 by NDVO . Got a physicall letter of RPRF encashed on 16 August. As on date the overall time gone is 328 days. Even in such cases should we wait for upto 6 months and then write to NDVO.

The average time might be from 9 to 11 months. It doesn’t matter which stream you applied, after medicals and passports are received, every application goes through same stuff. So, you might want to want a bit more.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

A Usha TP

Question 1: When the RPRF is en-cashed would it be right to understand that the medicals are verified and found to be fine. Please do share, if you have knowledge of what happens / is the procedure after the medicals and passports are sent.

Question 2: Along with Medicals, passport and RPRF I had send the copy of my appointment order of the job I changed recently. However by then I had not received the relieving letter from my previous company (it would take another 2 weeks and I did not want to delay). Now I am a little worried if that may cause delay in stamping….would you suggested me to send the copy of relieving letter now????

A Usha TP

In the spread sheet and threads I observed that a few have received the stampled visa but the status in e-cas remains ‘in process’. Is this normal that major cases ecas status doesn’t change?
Regads
Usha

balwinder

i am pre june applicant in financial auditor how long they are taking time now a day current time is 15 month this time when strarts because i sent all document in oct2010 ten month has been passed madam please tell and guide us

Sahil

I was visiting online and found your blog and and your valuable feedback.
Could you please have a look at the below query and help me understand.

Category – FSW – submitted to CIO Sydney,NovaScotia on 23 April 2010
Received File Number from CIO Sydney,NovaScotia on 10 August 2010
Submitted 2 File to New Delhi Consulate on 23 September 2010
Received Receipt Notice from New Delhi Office on 29 September 2010

Since then i followed with them once and received a reply on 24 May 2011
“Before your application can be placed in processing, our office will make a final determination as to whether or not you are eligible for processing.
If your application is not eligible for processing, you will receive a letter informing you of the reasons for the determination as well as a refund.

If your application is determined to be eligible for processing, processing will begin on a priority basis.
Once your application has been assessed, you will receive further instructions from this office. ”

I just checked online on the cic.gc.ca website and the case status is “in process”

With the new post/pre june division of classes, i would need an insight as to which category do i fall in and an approx timeline to my case getting approved.

Jiby Jacob

Thanks for the advice… Does VO send AOR by India post or courier? I’m concerned because if its through India post i would not be able to collect it as i leavee for work at 11 everyday ( Mond to Frida)… Is it recommended to check with our post office:)…

Anyway, when are you planning to fly.. wish you a prosperous and blessed life in Canada…

gagan

hi, im pre june 2010 applicant , i applied on 24 march 2010 and my file transfer date was 9 june 2010 and i submitted my full docs on 10 aug 2010. till then my e-cas status is showing received by visa office only.when i will expect my status to be changed in process?

Raj

Very nice blog and very thoughtfull of you to answer the questions. I read the threads on pre june 2010 and the delays. I sent in my initial app to Nova Scotia sometime in May 2010. In a letter dated Sep 2010, I got my app number with request for docs. I sent in My docs in Jan 2011.
I have applied under teaching instructor category.

1.Do i also come under the pre june category
2.Is the delay same for all occupations or are some occupations faster.

gab

I sent my passports, RPRF, PCC and Medicals on 20 the JUL,11 but our passports returned back to us as they required my daughter passport with recent photograph. we prepared our daughter’s fresh passport and send all passports to NDVO on 19th Sep,11. We have not got the response till yet. How much time it will take in visa stamping.

raj

i wrote earlier also. i submitted my pp, rprf and medicals on 14th july. till date there is no update on my e-cas status. i am going to completed my 3 months on 14th october. i am really worried now. can i tell my agent to send the case specific enquiry or shal i wait???

Gurpreet

My Consultant send the case spesifuc enquiry in month of June, but got no response from CHC new Delhi till now, I had submited my full doc in Aug 2010 and get confirmation from CHC new Delhi in Sept first week 2010

Sanket Vohra

I am Sanket from Vadodara, Gujarat, I had applied for FSW Immigration in April through an agent in vadodara from Nova Scotia office , Sydney. I got a Message from Centralized Intake office that my application has received Positive Final Determination and shall be transferred to Visa Office in Delhi. this coresspondence was received on 07th June 2011. I was told by my agent that now i would receive a mail from DVO but since then there has been no communication from DVO.

Thanks for replying actually i got my PER from CIO Nova scotia (sydney) in june 2011. so it has already been 4 months moreover i would like to know whether there is a possibility of getting medicals directly without getting any communication from DVO prior to medicals.

i would further like to know what is the time given after stamping of visas to first time landing on port of immigration. moreover i & my wife have applied together so is it necessary for both of us to land in canada at the same time or is it ok if my wife joins me after sometime.Sanket Vohra recently posted..Landed and what to do next?

Sanket

I have received my medicals. with medicals i have also received a letter for invitation to CIIP (Canadian Immigrant Integration Programme). I would like to have your suggestion whether its worth attending as i am in vadodara and programme is scheduled in Delhi.

Sanket

my port of destination is Toronto. If i want to move to any other part of Canada for work purposes after arriving. what is the minimum stay required in Port of Destination before being able to move out.

Once arrived in Toront what things should be on top of my priority List and how to go about completing them.

Kindly throw some light on these topics it would be of great help to me. Also if possible give me your mail ID

You are free to move anywhere within Canada, as soon as you land as a PR! The first basic things are SIN cards, bank accounts, jobs etc., Some of my posts explain how to complete the above stuff. You can email me using the contact form in this blog 🙂

Sanket Vohra

Hi, I am awaiting your reply on my first comment. Meanwhile i have got my credentials assessed from CCPE i.e Canadian Councilof Professional Engineers will this in any way help my cause of getting a FSW immigration Visa.

Hi indira,
Me and huband were submitted application on November 2009 in Sydney Australia. We received file number on feb 1st week 2010 and we completed medical this Aug17t and paid the right amount of Permanent residence fees last week of august. But still we didn’t get any updates from them. Can you help me regarding this matter?

khagendra prasad bhandari

Dear Indira,
I got my case number in 15 July 2010 and sent full documents in 2010 October 1.The visa office sent confirmation letter then.It is informed Delhi Visa office processes visas in 15 months.I am a college instructor and have applied as a federal skilled worker.when will i get information for medical examination?I have not got any information yet.and do they ask us to resend missing documents or do they just deny visa if some documents are missing in the parcel.I would be thankful to u if i get information on that.

Unfortunately you belong to the Pre – June 26, 2010 category and it takes 2 years or more for the processing. I suggest you send a case specific inquiry into your application and see where your application is, with the queue.

Dear Indira,
I appreciated your blog because you help the needy ones. I like to inform that
Application file submission date was on November 2009 in London canadaian counsilate
My Canadian P R file number got on februvary 1st week 2010.After that they transfer ed application to Sydney, Australia(canadaian counsilate0
Our medical completed on 17th august 2011and paid RPRF. Hospital officials send our medical report to Singapore,Medical officer in charge.Now, we completed more than 8 weeks .We did nt get any reply for submitting our passport yet.Moreover we could nt track our status through their website.Can you please tell us…how long will take for getting the reply from themfor submitting our passport.
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khagendra prasad bhandari

Thanx Indira,
I suppose I could not ask my question very clearly.My question is,how many months does the visa office generally take to ask the applicant for medical once they get full documents?I hope I ill get the reply soon.
many many thanks to you for your reply.

OK, for Pre-Juners, it might take up to 6 months for this, while it will only take half the time for those applications received after June 26, 2010. This is because, half of the job is done at the CIO for the post Juners.

Indira Prabhakaran.

Neelam

How are u? Mam my consultant get the letter from chc that we need the indian address as we cannot send the passports with visa outside india my consultnat mail it on the same day i.e. 3rd october but we don’t hear any news from chc they send it by fax and e-mail. Now when we can hear ecase status still shows inprocess

Ashutosh

I applied in March 2010 and forwarded my full docs to NDVO in August 2010 got the AOR in September( If it is the second file number). I applied for CAIPS in Oct 2011 which says File F’WD to FRR 11 August 2011.

What does that means. Is it the date to work on my file.
If yes then its been 2 months now why they havent yet contacted me.

shagufta

I have sponsored my parents. they were requested to send passport , medical . in september we received a letter asking to pay rprf fees. i paid that and last week i received a letter confirming payment has been processed from mississauga office and mississauga office have informed the visa office. after this step would you know usually how long it takes for visa to be issued.? if you have any idea.

param

hello mam
myself is engineering lecturer applied in june 2010,received first file no in sep2010 and send full documents in dec2010 and received 2nd aor jan2011.so my query is its already 10 months passed my ecas status remain documents received and review pending. what does that mean??how long to have the medical request ??
And secondly do i have to consider myself to apply into other category thats manitoba under family support as my aunt lives in manitoba
so please suggest me what to do
stay with federal pr case or
apply to manitoba
looking forward to your answer
cheers
Thanks

I guess you are a Pre June era applicant and so there is an obvious delay in the processing. I’m guessing it makes sense for you to apply for the Manitoba PNP, but do not withdraw your federal application before they ask you to do so. Sometimes, it’s worth trying an additional path;)

Good luck!

Indira Prabhakaran.

GAGAN

HI INDIRA,
I am pre june applicant, i applied in march 2010, sent full docs in aug 2010 and my file transfer date was 9 june 2010.My file status was showing RBVO SINCE AUG 2010. But surprisingly after 15 months my status changed to IN PROCESS WITH RBVO DETAILS INSIDE on 18 oct 2011. I just want to know whether it is a positive sign or just chc gave pre -juners a just LOLLY POP. And if it is a +ve sign then what is the next procedure and how long it will take to get medicals? please please reply me i am eagerly waiting for your response.

anushka

How long does it take to get ppr after medicals?
Does it take the same amount of time to preform background checks and verify medicals for all applicants, or are processing times different for applicants from different years? eg. I am a 2009 applicant who submitted my medicals 2 days ago. Will my processing time differ from, say, a 2010 applicant?

The average time for stamping of the visas is anywhere from 15 days to 6 months and there are no reasons for any delay on this other than the security and criminal checks. Irrespective of the application timelines, after we submit the passports, the processing times and procedures remain the same.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

sandy

Hi Indira,
we have been asked by CHC ND to submit passport , medical , landing fees, PCC and all documents in original for stamping PR VISA for Canada in May 2011 and we have submitted the same as per their instructions……….4 months have passed but still we are waiting for passport to get back after visa stamping from CHC ND……do not know the reason of delay………why they are taking so much of time in stamping the passport…? how much time they will take to send back the passport after visa stamping …..pl. let us have your opinion………

sandy

Don’t you think that after the submission of medical reports, all the original certificates / documents and landings fees and original passport……CHC ND is taking too much time for stamping PR VISA on the passport and returning back the same to us….?

when there are no reasons for the delay in this process then why we have not yet received our passports back from them after stamping PR VISA….? already more than 4 months have passed……we are very much worried about this, as if we are hanging somewhere in the air bet. India and Canada……can not decide what to do and when to do….really feeling tensed about the result………but thinking positive and waiting….
pl. help me out in this matter.
sorry for the trouble…..sandy

Ok, so did you know there is something called ‘criminal and security checks’ to be done before we get the visas? This part is only done after they receive our medicals and passports and are found to be satisfactory. This is actually outsourced and there is a cost involved in the same. This is done by various intelligence agencies and they may take their own time to verify things and give a report. Only after receiving this report our file will be moved towards closing(visa stamps). Every person and file is different and so it takes different amount of time for the checks, so the delays in some files.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

sandy

thanks madam for your reply….but as you informed that there is security checks……in this matter we have already submitted PCC to them…..which indicates the criminal and security checks are clear…….and which is valid for 6 months…….apart from that do you think that any other criminals and security checks are still required…….? pl. need your opinion in this matter……

another thing is that…..can you suggest me within how many months we will have to land in canada after getting back our passport duly stamped with immigration VISA…..?
sorry for the incovenience….waiting for your reply…..

The PCCs are only to indiicate the clarity on the local police records. There are more international organizations like intelligence agencies etc., who do another round of security and criminal checks(This is mandatory for immigration to Canada). So, yes the wait is justified.

For landing, we will have to land within one year from our medicals date, else the visa expires. This is irrespective to the date of visa issuance.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

Nira

The visa office has now requested an FBI clearance certificate from the USA which I am in the processing of receiving, but my main concern is it takes anywhere from 8-10 weeks for processing. Once I have it, it will be Mid-December and my medical expires in February. Will I have to redo my medical? How long will the visa office take to process the application after they receive the certificate? Should I send my passport along with the certificate to ND office to avoid the delay? Or should I wait for them to ask me for the passport? Any advice would be appreciated

amarjit

hi mam,
i have applied on june 2010 under 38 occupations list. its being 9 months since receiving my 2 AOR & my ECas says documents received by visa office and review pending. so mam iwant to know
when will it change to in process??????
when will i receive medicals????????
and one thing i ve applied through consultancy. do i have to enquire to CIC
thanks

Looks like you are a Pre – June applicant and unfortunately they are taking longer than 2 years for this batch to complete processing. Please get your agent to send a case specific inquiry int the status of your application.

puneet

Dear Indira,
can u tell about the old cases applied before 2008. i have applied in 2005 for canada but did not received anything after submitting documents agin in 2009. It was heard earlier that now old cases will get visa fastly but now a days it heard that Canada Govt. is not inetrested in old cases. they are not going to issue visa to old cases in 2011 or 2011. can u say anything on it.
regards,
Puneet
from india
Kindly update at my id too.
thanks in advance!

While a part of this is true, they are fast tracking the new ones, and that is just to ensure they have enough time to process the old ones. They still haven’t declared anything about dropping all the old applications. Just that it will take some more time for them to clear the backlog. I suggest you apply again under the new strams if you are eligible.

rajiv

if the e cas shows rbvo does it mean that the file is not being looked into at all.or are they doing any background checks or any other enquiry .what does b ‘fd to F R R means.Also caips mention that file is ready for officer review but does not mention when it will be reviewed.Does e cas changes as soon as they start reviewing it.

charming_param

mam i ve query regarding my case.ive applied in oct 2006 then i reapplied in fast track under 38 occupation list in june2010.when i check my Ecas with the file number which i received under 38 list, the page with two options says documents received and other says in process. so my question is
is it for the fast track case????
or is it for my old case aswellas for my new case????
r they processing the old cases or just the new cases???
thanks

You will ahev to corelate it with the file numbers received for the respective applications. They have not completely stopped processing the old applications, so there is a chance that either of the apps are in process.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

amarjit

mam
ive a question when u say 2 year + mam for the prejune cases
whats mean by that
is it from the day we applied the case
or is it day when they recieved the full documentation
please tell
thanks & cheers
amarjit

Hi,
We applied on July 14th via spouse sponsorship.. Received approval on sept 2st.. and file was transferred to ND VO on the same day..its been more than 40 days and we haven’t heard anything nor there is any update on ECAS.. Do you have any idea as to what’s going on and how long would we have to wait to get the PPR..

philanthropist

I’ve applied for Canada immigration under skilled migration category (MI-3)
When I’ve applied the cap limit was not reached and until last update i.e. on 31-10-2011 cap limit is yet not reached.
My application reached CIO before 5-6 days of last updates. (done on 31-10-2011)
I am in worry that whether my application would be included in updates up to 31-10-2011 ?
(So that I can became secured within cap limit)

Renshu

My final application was submitted on September 2010 on NOC 3112, Ecas status says, ‘In Process’ on January 12, 2011, I have however not yet been informed on Medical Request. Can anybody share experience on when around I might receive medical request? Thank you and have a good day.

Sometimes they take time to reply and they are not motivated to reply for ‘What’s with my file’ questions. Please be patient, as I have stressed several times, the time taken to return the passports with visas is anywhere from 15 days to 6 months and you are well within the limit.

Indira Prabhakaran.

rajan

hi mam ,
i have appliied for fsw category of dentist on august 27 ,2011 .and till date i have not recieved any file number ,can u please let me know how much more time it will take so that i could get 1st file number , i have even checked that they dint have encashed the DD so y its getting late !!!

So, you have applied under the MI3 and still haven’t receievd the PER from CIO. And your BD is not yet encashed? Please send an email to the CIO and check status of yoru file. They will take about 2 weeks to reply(although they can reply sooner), but they can confirm what’s happening with the file. Sometimes, I have seen that they take more than 3 weeks to encash the BD, and I know of a person whose BD was encashed after 2 months. Don’t lose hope :). Please send a inquiry into your application asap.
The link for that is at the bottom, of this page http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/apply-after.asp. If you use an agent, you cannot send the query, your agent has to do it on your behalf.

dear maam,
actually we completed our medical on aug 17th and were paid the right permanant fees. but still they didnt ask our passport to submit, actually our file processing in Sydney Australia not in delhi.

amarjit

mam i want to ask can i continue or can i leave my old job. is it make any difference if i join new job. if so do i have to give again the detailed experienced after joining the new job or just the appointment letter.please tell
thanks

It depends on what stage of the application process you are in. If your medicals are over, it is safe to leave your old job and you can afford not to let them know about it. It is not going to affect your app. But if it is before medicals, you will have to let them know of the change in employment and they will ask for some documents.

Jagdish

I submitted my Canada FSW -PR application on 9th April 2010 and second stage documents on 22nd Oct 2010. On 26th Nov 2010, I recieved a communication from Visa Office confrming the reciept of my “Application Package” at the visa office and also the change in file number from the one initially issued by CIC, Nova Scotia.

Does this mean that the visa office is acknowledging the reciept of my second stage documents?

Also, my esas status only says “Application Recieved” rather than RFVO as mentioned in some of the earlier threads posted.

As you are a Pre June applicant, there could be some differences in the ECAS statuses. As of now, yes your complete file is received by VO and they have put your file for further processing. You can expect a communication(probably medicals) soon.

Good luck.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

osti

1.Applied on 18 April 2011
2. recieved Mail from CIC to update my fund details
3. Updated funds. Details sent on July 17th+ sent them request to change VO from London To Singapore as i have left Dubai and moved to work in Singapore + sent them proof of residence in Singapore .
4. recieved PER 18 October 2011
5. Ecas Was showing: Eligibility review complete
6. Now Ecas showing: In Process , when i click i get: We receieved your application on July 17th.

To date i havent got any message such as Recieved by Visa office.

what shall i do ?
will they send my file to London ? or they will send it to Singapore as per my written request on July 17th?

rajiv

Is it true that most applicants under fsw at NDVO get a interview waiver? what is %age of applicants getting a waiver. Please tell me whether those who get a interview call are they mostly rejected & V O are mostly nasty & reject your application on even small grounds & are on lookout of ways & means to reject you & interview you for for hours.

Yes, only a few % of applicants say, 10 to 15% receive interview requests and not ALL of those who attend interviews are difficult applications/ get rejected. It depends on the individual file and how well we prepare for the interview.

Indira Prabhakaran.

ROBIN JOY

I applied federal skilled worker apllication on 13th july,2011. I received my file nomber on 20th october. What is the next procedure.How much time take for passport medical request. I expect your reply at an early date,

moe

mam i would like to have ur advice and guidance for my case .
First of all thanks for ur great work and what u provide to the general public thats amazing .
mam i m an lecturer.i have applied in june 2006 in which ecase says in process
then applied under 38 occupation lists in oct 2009 and my case was rejected due to lack of documentatin i.e is my ielts score and adaptablity. at that time i got married and havent focus much on my case .then i reapplied on may 2010 under same category and its been 12 months since i submitted this time all my documentation.ecase says rbvo.how long it will take to have medical or all process done
is it have any negative impact on my case as it was rejected because of lack of documentation????? or can i also applied to any other category to canada as my uncle lives in winnipeg????.please

I remember replying to a similar query already, and the answer hasn’t changed yet! IF the old application was rejected because of lack of documents to support points claim on language or adaptability, it will NOT affect your current application. The delay in your current application is probably due to the fact that they are taking more than 2 years at present to finalize the applications that were submitted before June26th, 2010.

I know the CIC website states 16 months for Pre Juners, but the reality(forum and this blog sources) confirm it’s more than 2 years as of now. I’m not sure what they are doing with the old applications :(.

Indira Prabhakaran.

Lakulish Pandya

I applied on 4th August 2011 for FSW. My application received to CIO Sydeny on 8th August 2011. After several months I am unable to get status of my file. After several months pass on I sent mail to CIO Sydeny for search enquiry for my file. On 8th Nov I got reply with my file number on same number. Later I check my e-cas status. It show “In Proces” and when I click “In Process” it show my file received on 8th August. What is mean to show? It means only medical is pending or more.

Chintz

I have been following your thread for a week now and i sincerely appreciate your approach towards answering candidates’ queries. Frankly, your answers are much informative than those given by many of the visa consultants!!
Please find my details as below:

Applied under FSW2- category 0631- as Restaurant Manager- having one and half years experience in the specified field.
Application Received at CIO- 4th February 2011- CAS- ” Application received”
1st AOR and positive assessment of Eligibility – 22nd March 2011- CAS- “Eligibility Review Complete”
File received at New Delhi V/O and letter issued- 18th April 2011- CAS- ” Received By Visa Office”
Visa Office Review Complete and Started processing on 7h November 2011- CAS- ” In Process”- with tag line as mentioned.

as per you how long it could take for medicals from this point of time.
I read a couple of comments where its mentioned it could take as long as 6 months too after In Process.
Just like most of candidates, i also have few important career decisions on hold due to this. I would be grateful if you can throw some light on my case.

Chintz

Thanks for the prompt response.. I went through the process before contacting you. its really informative as i mentioned.. i also read one of your comment which says it takes about 15 days to 1 month for medicals once the ECAS changes to “In Process”..

Does “in process” signify that Visa Office Eligibility Review is complete?
I have confirmed the employers havent received any verification call so far.

I would be grateful to you can look into my case with regards to approximate total time which i have to wait till medicals.

OK, the time to get medical requests again depends on how complex the file is. They may take anywhere between 15 days to 6 months to verify and process the file for medical requests. Calling the employer might happen, but that’s just one way of verifying things.

Sorry I cannot predict your medicals date. In Process means, your file is up in the queue and just opened for processing.

Indira Prabhakaran.

Chintz

How r u..Glad to update that i received medicals- rprf- passports requests and completed the same. But there is a confusion. As mentioned earlier, my online status changed to “in proces” on 7th Nov 2011 and medicals were issued on 10th Nov 2011 itself with an expiry date of 30th Dec 2011. Unfortunately medicals were sent by soft copy only and the soft copy was marked to a WRONG EMAIL ADDRESS. The consultant posted a query on 12th January 2012 and received a reply from CHC on 31st January mentionong the email id to which medicals were issued. However in the same reply, CHC provided 30 days extension following which we completed medicals.. To all the readers, its a classic example to be careful in communications with CHC especially such rare mistakes should also be accounted for from their end in wait time!!! ALthough the consultant has written in the reply to CHC about the mistake in EMAIL ADDRESS.

Hope there wont be an issue now…Is RPRF encashment a sign of medicals being cleared??
I know Guru mantra of 15 days to 6 months..so no question on timeline :-)…Have a great time..
Awaiting reply..

chintz

I have received visa on first week of march2012, thanks for your guidence. I would seek your advice on couple of points,
1) i am planning to move to regina as one of my friend is residing there. Do i have to stayback at toronto(first point of entry in canda) till my sin and health card is issued or i can proceed to regina the same day?
2) can i work while awaiting sin?
3) how much fund do i have to show in which specific format?
4)has there been a case when anyone has not bee allowed entry in canada while immigration officers interview at POE.

Rithvick

I am a FSW applicant. I got my first file number by June 2010 (from Nova Scotia) and I supplied all the required documents to CHC New Delhi by Oct 2010 (within 120 days limit). Post submission, I got the 2nd file number in 2 weeks. It’s been over a year now and last night I checked the status in eCAS. It says “A decision has been made on you application. The office will contact you concerning this decision”. I have not received any communication in terms of request for medical examination nor a phone call pertaining to verification or any sort. This leaves me terribly worried.

Glad that I found your blog with a hope that I would find some clarity from veterans like you and would appreciate your thoughts on this.

I applied to Nova scotia in the month of FEB 2011 as a pharmacist and my DD got encashed on 22nf FEb 2011. My file was transferred to NDVO in April 2011 and i recieved a letter from new delhi VIsa office stating they will take 8 to 10 months from processing and if i dont hear from them in 6 months i can contact them.

So i contacted them in the month of October inquiring about my case, and last week i recieved a letter from them and they are asking me to provide me documents to prove my duration of employment (like pay slips, attendance records, form 16 and etc etc)..i work for a very small shop here in ahmedabad so i dont get pay slips and all…. And i am confused should i send the original documents to them or shd i send them the notarized copy. Also, am tensed what would be the outcome for this ….request you to please help .

Do not worry, sometimes they just need more supportive work to prove employment. Just get a letter from your boss explaining your employment with starting date, salary details, work hours etc., If you can show the salary coming in(could be a cheque deposit) regularly in the bank, send them those bank statements to prove employment. Send original letters to teh NDVO and explain them why you don’t have Form 16 etc.,

Neelam

How was ur winters? today i got the call from NDVO regarding address confirmation and they said today we made decision on my case. Please tell me after this how many days later we got the passports back with stamp ecase status still show in process they also said we received ur medicals and its ok.

seema singh

Thanks for your quick reply. I have good news to share Ecas is IN PROCESS from 2 December 2011 . well need to know how much time it takes to get medical request and how much time iVO will take to do verification about my employment.

Sudha

I am done with my medicals n the status shows ” Medical results have been received”. I would like to know the funds which they asked to show in our account is still have to be continued, If so how long.From now how long does it take ?

sandy

Madam,
after sending medical reports, landing fees, pcc, original documents for verifications and passport for stamping PR / immigration visa in the last week of june 2011……our status now (a week ago) shows as “decision made”…….

1….can you suggest me that when I intend to get my passport back with PR status…?
means positive reply from NDVO….
2…..after the completion of above process is there any chance of any type of unfavourable response…?

pl. let me have your opinion…..sorry for the trouble…..sandy

sandy

madam,
we have recd. letter from CHC ND to submit original documents, PCC, landing fees , medical reports and passport for stamping immigration visa …..we have submitted all the requirements in the third week of june 2011 to CHC ND …….and they have acknowledge the same……
a week ago, on verifying our status….it shows as “decision made”……but till date we have not yet recd. our passport back with stamping…… can you suggest me how much time CHC ND VO will take to return back our passport after stamping…….as decision has already made……..??

Can I treat the “decision made” as positive news and can start my packing for the journey to CANADA…..? as after long waiting for more than 5 months after the submission of passports for stamping , we have not recd. any further queries from them till date……
pl. let me have your opinion with regards to this…..thanks….sandy

sandy

madam,
we have recd. passports with a refusal letter….states that the income of the sponser for the 12 months before the file has been submitted in Feb. 2007 does not meet the minimum required income…..so they have refused giving PR…….it has become a very sad day for all of us……

I can not imagine after doing medicals , PCC, depositing landing fees , submitted all the original documents which have not retd. back to me …..they have refused to give PR to us………now you can very well understand the position of my son, who has maintained the student status for the last 5 years instead of doing any job over here…….they have ruined the life of my son……this is India and not canada, getting the good job is very difficult……. he will have to struggle a lot to get the good job after crossing the age of 25……he will not get any govt. job at this age…..

For your information, my elder son, (sponser) is maintaining much more income than the minimum required income to sponsor from June 2006 to till date…….his income is much more higher than what is required for sponsership……of his parents and dependent brother……all these has happened by the licenced canadian consultant who has taken our case and filed on our behalf to CPC Mississaga for our Immigration Visa PR….later on the file was transferred to New Delhi for consideration……..due to the mistake of the consultant who has submitted our file one month before (early) and that too without verifying the income ……if he would have submitted our file a month later then today we would have been in Canada and my younger son’s life wouldn’t have ruined………this is the question of life and death for my son…..

can you suggest me what to do now ….? Is there any possibilities for this case / file to be considered in near future…? I am really worried about my son……pl. advice……sandy

Very sorry to hear this, but the sad truth is I keep hearing bad stuff about the immigration consultants these days!

If you feel the refusal was unfair and you really qualified, please contact CIC. If they refuse to reopen the file again, the best thing is to apply again for the PR for your 2nd son. I’m sure you will be careful this time to verify the documentation before submitting.

Yes you can reapply as long as the refusal was not on the misrepresentation/fraud counts.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

sandy

1….. after doing medicals and depositing landing fees, can CIC refuse the cases like this…..?

2….If my elder son reapply means again we will have to wait for another 5 years…..and maintaining the student status for another 5 years is not at all possible for my younger son ….then when my younger son will start his life….?

3…..but one thing my elder son applied for our sponsorship thru licensed consultant …ex-canadian visa officer…, the mistake was not from our side…..consultant has made the mistake in the income column…..my elder son has given all the required documents to him….but he has not checked properly and this great lose of 5 years of life has happened only becoz of his negligence…..if he would have checked and then filed our case a month later ……which would have given us a positive result……
4…….if I make an appeal, will I get positive result….?

5……more over I want to file a suit against that consultant ex-officer of CHC for his negligency……….I am not going to leave him like that….he has spoiled the life of my younger dependent son……shall I get any fruitful result out of that….?…pl. guide…….sandy

2. There are so many other ways he can qualify to immigrate! Please do your research and start with http://www.cic.gc.ca

3. You chose your consultant and that means your consultant is acting on your behalf. So, there is nothing much you can do on that. You can sue your consultant for his mistake and that has nothing to do with CIC.

4. An appeal cannot do justice for a mistake in the application. Nothing harm in trying that, except for the fact that you have to shell out more money and time.

5. Please read my answer on 3.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

sandy

Thanks Indira,
Thank you very much for spending your valuable time and opinion ……..do you have any idea about …..

……that during our appeal if our sponsor submit his income for the last 4 years which is far above than the minimum income required for the sponsorship, will it be taken into consideration for the sponsorship…???…….Is there any rules so that our case can be considered….?….pl. inform….sorry….sandy

sandy

hi,
after sending all the reqd. docs. to CHC New Delhi as per their letter recd in June 2011…like passport, landing fees, original documents, medical reports…….after 6 months instead of getting visa staming passport, we got letter from CHC to appeal to court in canada for final decision…….my sopnsor has done the same and we won the case and got the positive result…….

now can you suggest me how long CHC New Delhi will take time for passport stamping so that we can prepare ourselves for proceeding to canada……pl. let me have the idea and approximate time to get letter from them…..

I need your suggessions immmediately………….thanks…..sandy

ROBIN JOY

Thanks for your quick reply. I have good news to share Ecas is I got 2nd AOR from
NDVO on 24th November. Still I am waiting for medical request. Is that CHC staff taking off on Xmas time. Kindly reply,

sandy

Thanks madam for your immediate response…………waiting for the passports to receive………..

but when CHC normally sends passports by registered post or courier, it should take only 3 to 4 days time to reach in metro cities then why they are taking so much of time….?…I can not understand……if you have any idea then share with me about this……I will be obliged for this…….sandy

Well, NDVO usually does some stuff and so we are able to predict some processes and timelines.. Otherwise there is no way we would be abe to answer most of the questions. Here, they usually send the passports out soon after the ‘Decision Made’ but they reserve the right to send it at their own pace. This could be due to the huge administrative burden they currently have.

You have waited this long and a few more days before you stop waiitng! The passports come by registered post.

Indira Prabhakaran.

sandy

Ankur

can you tell me how much time usually CHC takes to return the passport after submission. , I have to fly to other foreign country , i need my passport as soon as i can , is there any way we can request for personnel submission of our passport.

Ankur

as you said it will any where from 15 days to 6 months, is there any suitable way to contact CHC delhi for returning passport. in case we have any emergency, as I checked so many time there Ecase online status it does not show any fruitful information , when i called they said they would not tell status over phone, send a Email, even i sent couple of email and requesting letter via courier as well they are not ready to answer any query on time, I had USA visa, USA consulate never hold any passport untill they are not satisfy with all paper work , usually they release any one passport max 3- 10 days, I don’t know but it is very much pathetic behavior from any consulate i ever saw. ,

OK, so yes you can request for the passports to be sent back right away, BUT they are going to send it without visas. Anyways you will have to resend the passports and the same procedures apply for the waiting time. I’m sure you are talking about the work/visit visas for US and not the PR visas. NDVO processes a lot more applications than the US consulate and a PR visa requires lot of checks that are done after the receipt of the passports.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

Ankur

CHC asked us to submit our passport in person on chc counter , they asked us local contact number as well, can you tell me whether they will provide any kind of receipt when they take passport over the counter, and after in person submission how much time they takes… any idea about this process…

Neelam

Today my status change decision made but medical received not written i am confused and tensed mam pls tell me everything is ok and now after how many days we received our passports.
Please send ur email address also

vidyagandhi

i filed my application by february 2010. now they told me to pay me RPRF and submit my passport. no medical exam had happened. so how long it takes for medicals?. is there any possibility of rejection apart from medical reasons??

This is strange! NDVO usually sends medicals, RPRF and passports requests together. May be your case is different because you are a Pre June applicant? I’m not sure why they would need the RPRF and passports without medicals. Please contact them using a case specific inquiry and confirm if that is what they intended to.

Indira Prabhakaran.

harshal

hi indira i m pharmacist and my wife is physiotherapist we have applied under fdsw in may 30 2011 we have received medical request and landing fees and passport on 24th nov 2011 we submitted all necessary documents on 6th dec with original passport now how much time will take to get visa……???

hari

hi Indira , I had applied in august 2006 , i got the IN PROCESS status in November 2006 with the acknowledgement , file no etc before that . but there has been no progress after that . I recently read that there has been some speeding up being done regarding backlog . i would like to know how far this is right and can you throw some light on this matter . Thanks .

I applied on 8th August 2011. My DD clear on 20th October 2011. I got my file number on 4th Nov 2011. After few days back I send query to CIO in respond message I got “Your file is still pending final review and decision by our office. You will be contacted in due course” Does it mean PER or NER? Any idea how much time require for PER after DD en cash.

Lakulish Pandya

“I have now completed the assessment of your application for a permanent resident visa as a skilled worker. I have determined that you do not meet the requirements for immigration to Canada.

Subsection 12(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) states that a foreign national may be selected as a member of the economic class on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada. Subsection 75(1) of the regulations prescribes the Federal Skilled Worker class as a class of persons who are skilled workers and who may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada.

Pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, 2002, skilled worker applicants are assessed on the basis of the requirements set out in subsection 75(2) and the criteria set out in subsection 76(1). The assessment of these requirements determines whether a skilled worker will be able to become economically established in Canada. The criteria are age, education, knowledge of Canada’s official languages, experience, arranged employment and adaptability.

Your application was assessed based on the occupation(s) in which you requested assessment. The table below sets out the points assessed for each of the selection criteria:

Points assessed

Maximum

Age

10

10

Education

22

25

Official language proficiency

10

24

Arranged employment

0

10

Experience

17

21

Adaptability

5

10

TOTAL

64

100

You have obtained insufficient points to qualify for immigration to Canada, the minimum requirement being 67 points.

You were assigned 22 points for your educational credential of a Diploma in Electronics & Communications Engineering at the Non-University Diploma level.

You were assigned 10 points for your official language proficiency. This assessment was based upon the language results on file. No points were assigned for your second official language.

No points were assigned for arranged employment.

You were assigned 17 points for 2 years full-time equivalent work experience with Ziyone Infotech, where you worked from April of 2003 until December of 2007, for 4 years on a part time basis, which is equivalent to 2 years full time employment.

At the time of decision, there was insufficient evidence that you performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation or that you performed a substantial number of the main duties of NOC 2147, including all of the essential duties.

You were assigned a total of 5 adaptability points for your spouse’s educational credentials of both a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Master of Business Administration.

No additional points were assigned for adaptability.

You have not obtained sufficient points to satisfy me that you will be able to become economically established in Canada.

Subsection 11(1) of the Act states that a foreign national must, before entering Canada, apply to an officer for a visa or for any other document required by the regulations. The visa or any other document may be issued if, following an examination, the officer is satisfied that the foreign national is not inadmissible and meets the requirements of this Act. Subsection 2(2) specifies that unless otherwise indicated, references in the Act to “this Act” include regulations made under it.

Following an examination of your application, I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of the Act and the regulations for the reasons explained above. I am therefore refusing your application.

Note: Any different or new information that you submit cannot be taken into consideration.

This is a NER :(. I understand that you should have expected more points on the work experience factor and that’s where it went wrong. Looks like you have not done your homework on the job duties or description thing. May be you did your part well, but that did not satisfy the VO for that NOC. I suggest you to reapply, if you still think you qualify. This time, please ensure you double check your application and documentation.

Good luck to you.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

moe

can i file a petition against CIC canada regarding the slow processing .i heard they are not dealing with our cases(pre june case). their 1st priority is post july 2011,2nd is post july 2010 and 3rd is pre june.so they are no in mood to deal with our cases. what is ur opinion on that.

sajid

Hi
HRU, my medical report is recived on september 30,2011 & after that there is no reply from london VISA OFFICE ,i applied from saudi arabia for PR.can u pls tell me how long takes time to decide PR visa approied or not.
bi

I sent my application for PR in July 2011 in FSW 3113 category. My visa office is New Delhi. I had applied this application when I was in London but since then I have travelled to USA and currently living in USA.

I received AR from NDVO in Nov and now waiting for medical and passport submission request.

My question is: I can travel short term to India for passport submission but need to travel back within 4 -5 weeks to USA due to my job. Do you think my passport will be stamped and returned in this time perid or if there is a workaround to this problem?

Also, is there a requirement that your passport needs to have atleast 1 year validity at the time of submission, my son’s passport will expire Jan 2013?

There is a risk involved with this. Sometimes passports take upto 6 months for no known reasons to get stamped and returned. No, a 6 months validity should work, provided it is 6 months from the date of visa stamping. They may ask you to renew if they think it will take longer for the visa issuance.

Need your guidance again. Just to refresh, I applied for PR in 3113 category in July 2011, visa office is new delhi.

First AOR received Sept from Nova Scotia and 2nd AOR from new delhi in Oct 2011.

I have now received letter from NDVO requesting proof of funds & Original PCC.

My questions:
1. Does this request for POF & PCC indicate that my background check is done and okay?

2. I submitted PCC on 6th Jan to NDVO even before they asked me, and I have not received any acknowledgement from NDVO of receiving it yet (though I do have courier delivery confirmation) – do I need to submit again or just tell them that I have already sent it before
(I sent PCC even though you advised me to wait till they ask for it)

3. POF – All my bank accounts and property/house are in combined name with my husband. Please tell me all possible “proof” of funds which are acceptable to NDVO , Are joint account with spouse acceptable, can Property be considered as proof of funds
My husband has sufficient funds in his Provident funds & can take out that to a saving bank account – is this required.
I am trying to understand all possible ways to gather funds

• Fixed deposits in joint name of applicant and her father or some other blood relation– is that acceptable proof of funds
• Provident fund – in applicant’s name – this that acceptable

Do we need to give last six month bank statement or the current balance in the account?

As I had told earlier that I had sent PCC on Jan 2nd, which is now asked in the recent letter I have got :

1. Do they usually inform/send confirmation back upon receiving documents like PCC
2. Do documents usually gets misplaced in this process?

I had sent them “case specific enquiry” to follow-up to confirm if they received the PCC sent through courier, they just replied after 15 days that this request is forwarded to the relevant department.

I would always suggest liquid funds In the name of applicants only. Current balance statement attested by the bank is fine. They may ask for 6 months statement later on. Sometimes documents get misplaced and no they do not acknowledge receipt of docs.

Quick recap – I had submitted PCC by courier on Jan 6th , late Jan I received a letter from NDVO to submit PCC and proof of funds.

I dropped an email from “case specific enquiry” on Feb 3rd asking them if they have received the PCC I had sent – no reply yet.

To respond to the letter I got – shall I send proof of funds + notarized copy of PCC with a note that I had already send original copies, if they need / have not received – let me know and then I will reapply for PCC once again?

Thanks for the prompt reply, I just got confirmation from NDVO that they have received the original PCC for USA and India.

They now need ONLY PCC for UK stay.

I had submitted the PR application from UK but then I moved out from UK to USA and my stay in UK was less than 6 months (it was 5 months and 10 days). I had sent letter earlier to NDVO about this address change and also sent them notarized passport copies showing exit date from UK. I had sent these documents along with PCC.

Shall I contact them again with this information that my UK stay was less than 6 months and double check if I indeed need to arrange UK PCC? Or shall I just go ahead and apply for UK PCC?

I am in USA but my VO is New Delhi – submitted application in July 2012, confirmation by NDVO that application is being processed few months back.

Current eCAS reads:

1. We received your application for permanent residence on July 12, 2011
2. We started processing your application on May 1, 2012.

I just got letter from NDVO to submit medical, RPRF and passport by June.

Few questions:
1. Can I get medical done in USA and will they forward the results to NDVO
2. Do I need to go to India to submit my & dependent (they are also in USA) passports – can this be done without leaving USA
3. I checked with my employer and he did not get any background check request so far – so will it be done later?
4. Is it possible to request NDVO and get some more time beyond June to submit passports/medical as moving from USA to India might take longer, but I do not want to be pushed back in the queue tooooo far.
5. I know you have always maintained that stamping may take anything between 15 days to 6 months – but still how much on an average most of the cases end up with? I won’t hold you responsible for this number but it will be better than my guess work!

Another question – is it okay if I submit medical and RPRF now (from USA) and request NDVO for more time to submit passports (till August end – 2 additional months) quoting travel from USA to India will take longer – is there a risk in this approach.

Please suggest?

Regards,
Amit

kamal kumar

Hi Mam,
I send my all the document in August 2010 under professor category but from last 6 months the status of my application is showing in process whereas it was mentioned that this specific case will take 8-10 months. Please tell me that when i will get me medical.

kamal kumar

Dear Mam, I send a letter to Immigartion section New Delhi regarding the processing of my case and yesterday i got a mail from immigration section in which they are mentioned that period you have applied from feb.2008 to june 2010 we have total received around 425000 applications and till now only 144000 applications are left during from that lot. but in 2012 it will be difficult to process your case so it will take around 2 years or more so if you want to withdrawn your application you can otherwise it in a Que.

I have send all my document in August 2010 and status of my application is showing- IN PROCESS.

rinku

Hi Indira…
I worked for one restaurant as a supervisor from feb1-july1 2011(i have ROE of this job for experience proof) and then i got the job at other restaurant as a restaurant manager and i started working from 15th july- present….but now my present employer wants to close the restaurant in coming april 2012…so my questions are-

1) M i eligible to apply for PR under FSW(0631) in coming feb 2012(when i will have 1 year canadian experience)?

2)If i m eligible should i apply for PR(in feb) before looking for other job or should i find new job n new LMO, new work permit then apply for PR.

3) Is transferring LMO from old employer to new is difficult or not…..n my previous employer wants to hire me….Is this will favor me in LMO transfer? bcoz i also have a 6 months work experience with this employer.

I had open work permit from sep 2010-sep2011…but now i m under LMO exempt wp till nov 2013.

I am sorry indira for asking too many questions….I dnt know what should i do?

Please note that you should have a total of 1 year verifiable exp in one of the 28 occupations at the time of application and the vo has to be satisfied about the job descriptions provided. I’m not sure about LMO procedures.

Thanks

Indira Prabhakaran.

rinku

Thanks a lot for your reply….
but I wants to know if i change my job during the processing of my PR….is it going to effect my PR application or not ?….can i inform the VO that i changed my job or i have to file again for the PR with new job offer letter…

Your application will not be affected as long as you fully qualify at the time of application. You are required to notify the VO of the changes in your employment later, once the VO receives your application from CIO.

Indira Prabhakaran.

rinku

hi indira…
I worked as a supervisor in a fast food restaurant from 1st feb, 2011 to july 5th 2011 n after that i have been working as a restaurant manager from 15th july 2011 – present…..
can i show it as a 1 year work experience…to apply under FSW(0631-restaurant manager) in coming feb(2012)???
M i eligible or not ?
plssss reply…
thanks…

rinku

Milan

I applied for PR under FSW in 2010 April. I had applied along with IELTS. Since the IELTS was done in 2010 March, it is about to become two years. Yet, ND VO has not shown ‘In Process’. Will they again ask me to submit the IELTS Report in case it crosses two years by the time when they turn my file?? Really in trouble due to the delay of the NDVO.

Milan

I applied under the category of Lecturer. I applied in 2010 April and now I have also got 1+year experience in Social Worker. Should I inform them (NDVO) the change of my profession to apply in new category of work experience? Please suggest me whether I should wait until the decision is made against the present status or should I reapply under the changed profession without informing them.

prem prasad poudel

I have send application in nova Scotia Sydny for skilled worker on may 10, 2010 and received letter on oct 4 ,October 2010 and send full document on 20 Nov 2010 , then I havenot got any information. Pls let me know when I will get about my approval or rejection information?

amit patel

Hi Indira,
I had applied for PR in June 2005, still shows my file under process. Recently I had received a Job offer in Canada for first 12 months on contract base. How can I reach to CHC to let them know that if they can expedite my PR file then I will not required to apply work permit. Also I had already inform CHC regarding my job offer, but no reply by them. I just want to know how whether they are receving my mails and updating my files and taking any action or not? How can i communicate CHC apart from this.
Kindly help me.
regards,
Amit

Manpreet

CPC received my file on August 18, 2011
Decision made on step 1 for my spouse eligibility check was on Oct 28th 2011.
File sent to Canadian High Commission New Delhi on oct 28th 2011
Request for RPRF, PCC and Passport was made on Dec 10th 2011.
I paid my RPRF online, PCC was submitted with initial submission of my file, I also submitted my medicals along with the initial submission of my file.
Still my ecas shows “application Received” with the same information that they received my file on August 18th 2011.

How long do they take for the visa processing?
What should be my next steps about the same?

Hello Indira Ji,
I had applied in March 2006 and got file number in May 2006.
I knew that the processing time for 2006 applicaiton is 90 months from CIC New Delhi. I am writing to you just to know whether still there is any hope or this timeline would be further shifted to more months or years to avoid old cases.

Unfortunately my skilled category doesn’t fall under new list. Since an intake of new applications from 2008 have been reduced, though CIC website still shows the processing time as 90 months. Is there any reason at CHC New Delhi for not touching old cases.

My agent is in Canada and my application was submitted at New Delhi through them in March 2006 along with original IELTS certificate. In case, the file is processed in 2014. Do I have to appear again for IELTS?

As long as the IELTS was valid at they time of application, they will not ask you to redo it. Then, the only option for you is to wait :(. The reason is not very clear, but they claim this delay is to reduce the backlog. It’s not just with NDVO, but the same all around the world. Do not lose hope. I keep hearing good news from Pre June applicants getting their visas regularly. Just that the delay is a bit more. Good luck to you..

rahul sharma

Hi Indira,
Well my application for permanent residence to canada was received by the CIO Sydney canada on 19th august 2011 . I received email from them on 15th nov 2011.
I again received a letter from delhi office on 26th dec 2011 saying that ur application is under process and it normally takes 10 months for processing .

symendeep

hi i am canadian pr i submit my wife passport in new delhi canadian embassy on june 13th 2011
on on nov 26 2011 they ask for rprf fees i already paid my wife rprf fees on nov 26 already send receipt to mississauga office on nov 27 in ecas status say in process medical have been recived how long it take get a visa pls help me out

Ghani

i done my medical, and i send our passports and RPRF before 15 days. now my query is that i need to withdrew my money from bank , i already withdrew more than half, please tell me it will affect to my visa process? and i heard that generally they will ask for statement if they have doubt,and if they ask me than i can deposit again and issue them statement.but it will show them transaction, it will affect?
thanks in advance.

BABU VARGHESE

My daughter and son-in-law applied for PR from Vancouver and got approval, have done Medical on 19th Jan. They both are presently in Vancouver on student’s visa. Now they are going to send their Passports through somebody within 2 days to have it delivered to my son-in-law’s Father in Kerala for onward submission to Canadian Embassy in New Delhi by courier for stamping the visa. Kindly let me know the following as early as possible as they are going to send the passports within 2 days:-

1) There will be any problem for submitting the passports to Canadian Embassy, New Delhi since they are presently in Canada?
2) Normally how much time it will take to stamp the visa?
3) What is the amount they have to pay for landing/visa stamping? If they accept draft in CAD for that amount from Vancouver or we have to make a draft in Indian rupees?
4) What are the Forms/documents to be submitted along with Passports while applying for visa?

I would not suggest sending passports out of country first. It could take anywhere from 15 days to 6 months or even more for the passports to be stamped and returned. So, what if they require passports while in Canada?

Other details, will be found in this blog posts. Please take time to read.

KSingh

I have applied for the permanent residency for Canada under FSW . As per delivery status of the courier, my application was delivered to the CIC – Nova Scotia, Sydney office on 14th December 2011. But until now I haven’t received any communication from CIC. As per my knowledge I should receive an AOR letter stating my file number .

Based upon your experience could you please let me know about when can I expect to hear from CIC? I have been checking my email inbox and spam.. but haven’t seen any thing from CIC.
Should I contact CIC via phone or email?

KSingh

i have checked process page of your blog. Its been more than 2 months now and I haven’t heard anything from CIC. I have been checking my emails and spams every day.. should I contact CIC via email? if yes, which
email id should send the email to..?

amit patel

I am going to apply for Temporary Work Permit. Kindly help me which forms I need to submit along with my application for my Spouse and dependent children. I understand as per following. Kindly correct me if i am wrong.

Self:
Work Permit Application made outside of Canada
Family Information form with you as the applicant
Spouse: (Will plan for open work permit)
Work Permit Application made outside of Canada
Family Information form with Henal as the applicant
Application for a Temporary Resident Visa made outside of Canada
Daughter:
Study Permit Application made outside of Canada (She is in Grade 2. Does she required Study Permit?)
Application for a Temporary Resident Visa made outside of Canada
Son:
Visitor Permit Application made outside of Canada
Application for a Temporary Resident Visa made outside of Canada

ajaypal

There are many who got depressed like me after checking the latest processing times updated on 27th Jan 2012. Just within 3 months , time for New Delhi is changed from 16 to 18.
It will be really helpful if you can give your approximation if this time will reduce in future because due to harder rules after June 25, 2010 , they must have got less applications to process as compared to pre June.
Also the processing times are only given before June 25, 2010 . What about the times after June 2010. Would it be little quicker ??

Supreet Singh

I have applied for Canadian Immigration under FSW program….I have applied at the New York VISA office (that is where my file is). Recently, i received a request to submit my passport. I am in India nowadays, Can I get the stamping done at New Delhi Visa Office????? Let me know

Harmeet Singh

I am a pre-june applicant 2010 under FSW category.My e-cas earlier showed -“Application Recieved” and “Decision Made” ,and you suggested me that either it was a technical error or a negative answer.But yesterday when I checked my e-cas status,It showed just “Application Recieved” and nothing else.

Dev

Hi Indira,
My name is Dev, i came here in Canada in sep 2006 on student visa and I went to india in Dec 2008 for marraige and I got married. My wife she is Ragistered Nurse and we apply PR file in June 18,2010 in FSW. We got first file number from Nova scotia on 15 oct and They receive our documents on 4 th nove. I m here on open work permit and we spend together only 3 months. one side they said on website we will do fast procedure in family reunification case. she is principle applicant and i m dependent and she livind in india and i living in canada.can you tell me how long its take time or we have to withdraw the file and apply again in july 2012. otherwise give me some suggestion so we can spend time together and live our life
or we can call or we did specific case inquiry but may be they send same letter for everyone
Thnx

Gurpreet

Hi I had Applied for PR in 2010 under 0213 code and my duties are mentioned below as i had submited the same on my Experience Certificate and submited to CHC NEw Delhi are the below duties enough for 0213

Following points to be added in my Experience Certificate as my Roles and Duties:-
· Plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade software interfaces. Analyze and evaluate present or proposed business procedures or problems to define data processing needs.
· Troubleshoot and resolve software problems, including user access and component configuration.
· Collect information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems.
· Problem solving skills: Designated as Systems Analyst, provided alternate solutions to the system and also for the problems occurring at the various stages of the project lifecycle.
· Interpersonal skills: Interacting with the product users and the customers technical team to understand the requirement and concerns (if any) and proposed the best possible solution in the shortest possible timeframe, managed to make the business operations & customer satisfied.
· Team Lead – Headed set of resources in multiple projects as tech lead.

Gurpreet

Ghani

hi,INDIRA, i need your valuable advice. i got my passport back with COPR, I gone through COPR ,AND find small mistake, in the COPR, there is 25 to 40 column, and in 32 column which is reflect medical validity, and it shows 22/12/12 in my wife’s COPR, while in my and my son’s COPR shows 30/12/12, we did our medical on 31/12/11, so it should be 30/12/12, which is incorrect in my wife’s COPR. my visa validity is 22/12/12. so i think they printed visa validity instead of medical validity. it can create any problem?.we will land before visa expire, so it is ignorable mistake or not? or i should inform to NDVO. all other information are correct. all passport validity is much longer.
thanks.
P.S:-i also post this message at DECISION MADE “topic.

chirag

hi Indira
You are doing tremendous job, from last 2 hrs i am reading query and your fine replies.You are giving very prompt answer and same way when you are not aware the things you frankly says that i have little information this way is very helpful to many people like us.
Because it is very difficult to find sound knowledge and updated knowledge data base I AM Thanking you on behalf of thousand of people and in my view everyone agree with me that you doing the best job.ALMIGHTY WILL blessed SHOWER OF HIS GOOD WISHES ON YOU.

I have submitted my application on 14/10/2011 they received it on 18/10/2011 for category 7216 I have got the approval on 19/10/2011 from Sydney.they transferred my file to Delhi office i have got mail from Delhi office on 15/11/2011 my present status is “In Process” How much time it will take to get medical? I am in the central govt job in Indian railway from last 12 years.Is any impact of this job on my file processing ? i have submitted all the proofs,i am asking this because in form they have one column where they ask that HAVE WORK FOR GOVT OR STATE GOVT OR FEDERAL GOVT GIVE DETAILS?

Same way my one friend under different category applied on 12/8/2011, got approval from Sydney on 7/11/2011,got mail by post from delhi office on 20/12/2011 and recently on 3/2/2011 got medical

Sometimes there is a delay in the processing before medicals for people with Govt job history. This is because of the extra record and background checks that may be required. That will not influence your application in anyway, as long as you have put entire correct information on the application.

I suggest you do not compare your timelines too much with others.. some people get medicals in 10 days and some, 6 months and eventually BOTH of them get the visas 😉

Good luck to you!

Indira Prabhakaran.

sahil

I am new to this blog….. iv applied from india through a consultancy after i got a first AOR in november 28th
i got the second from new delhi… it was a letter from VO saying that they got the documents and they will start processing ..and you won believ it in just 20 days now i got my MR PPR PCC AND RPRF request, the consultancy have forwarded me this email from NDVO(new delhi) im sooooo happy..
but in the letter iv asked for all the four MR RPRF PPR AND PCC and submission of these befor march 23rd to them, but have not mentioned which DMP and its address.. i just now got an email from the consultuncy i cant wait for tomorrow… can you please tell me from where will i get the dates and which DMP?? is ti so happened that the consultuncy knows and they will tell me later ?????

and one more thing i had got the email of my first AOR from consultancy in which my file no. and and receipt no. was mentioned and i still havent got the hard copy of that and also i haven got the copy of seconf AOR (which was a confirmation letter sent on 21st jan to the consultancy that they have started processing) are these AOR’s important??? i mean do i have to have a hard copy of these AOR’s hopefully when i fly to canada?? and also my online still says RBVO it never went to in process …. plsss reply soon 🙂 thanks

sahil

Oh thanks a lot indira… i spoke to the consultancy they will be sending my medical papers… soon… but my concern is my employer has stil not received any verification call nor email …. i mean will the verification be done after my medicals??? as iv even askd to pay RPRF send PP and PCC’s…
and about the employment i have forwarded them with all docs including pay slips and even photographs at my work place…. im worried bec my employer is most of the time away on field visits and only he can explain abt my duties to them .. please reply.. thanks

Ani

what are the reasons for rejection of a PR?when i applied for a pr i was working, now after having some ten years of working i am home a doing business without filling an IT return though my wife is earning?can cic reject my visa on this basis?

Kumar

I applied PR on 22/11/2012 and cio recived my application by DHL on 29/11/2012. But still I do not have any answer from CIO for AOR. Do you know how long they take for AOR? My processing centre will be London.

Kumar

I sent email for my query on the status of application, so far no response,
Do they take more then week?
As per my consultant he said your application may be reached after CAP, and CAP web page update on cio is very let.
I am not sure where they received it or not before CAP.
Application received to CIO on 29/11/2011 (CAP for biologist 332 on that week out of 500). And to date it is 3 month.
Sorry to bother you.

Shiva

I am pre June 26 applicant. I have currently made a new MRP since earlier I had a hand-written passport and it was, as most of the countries legal provision, considered to be outdated. Should I inform the New Delhi Visa Office about the information of my new MRP.

moe

i have applied through wwics consultancy chandigarh,yesterday the offices of wwics were sealed off by chandigarh police.does it make any negative impact on my case as i,m already prejune applicant.please

Yes, in that case ALL your correspondence might go to that sealed office! Contact NDVO and cancel your representative on the application and give your contact details. Use case specific Inquiry for this.

Yoclub

Hi ,
I have applied under FSW to Sydney in Nov 2011. I received my 2nd AOR from New Delhi VO. I am applying under 3113 category. I am taking my licencing exams in Canada and have one to give in June 2012. Looking at the timelines on the spreadsheet in canadavisa, i might get requests for passports by March. Problem is that i will need my passport to travel to Canada.
Would it be possible for me to request the NDVO and maybe send them my passport after i come back in June?

Yoclub

Thanks for your prompt reply. I was actually thinking of sending my passport now and if my visas are not issued by Mid may, I could request them to return my passport for a few days. What do you suggest.

Yoclub

rupinder

I m going under spouse case.CHC demanding me passport through email.i sent it on the following address.
canadian high commission,7/8 shantipath chankayapuri,new delhi.110021 through speed post.i track speed post it shows delivered. but i did nt write PO box.5209 on the envelope Is is delievered CHC?

Sukh Singh

Hello Indira,
My parents did medicals for family class in new delhi and then my mom got a letter to do some tests in Gurgaon and she did those and again she received letter yesterday to do more chest X-rays .My dads medical is all clear so my question is can they issue my Dad a VISA ?or they will wait to issue visa to both and secondly my moms passport will expire in april 2012 so how can we get her passport back so we can renew?

If it was a single application for both of them, your dad has to wait until your mother’s medicals are clear for a visa. Probably VO will contact you guys and as you to renew her passport before they issue a visa.

Indira Prabhakaran.

Sukh Singh

Thanks for update Indira,i have another question to ask ,the letter that my mom received yesterday to do more tests done says-
CONSULT CHEST SPECIALIST-REPORT MUST INCLUDE HISTORY OF TB TREATMENT AND DRUG SCHEDULE USED. REPEAT AFTER TWO MONTHS

I dont get what they mean by repeat after two months and how long will this whole process take?

Sreeni

I have been watching all the posts posted here since I have applied. I didnt request till now as I have got most of the answers in the earlier posts. However, I have got a query now which happend to be earlier queried raise..but mine was as below
1. I am a pre-june 2010 applicant, till last week my ecas status was In process.. This week while I was checking it came as Decision Made.. I understand might be negative or Techincal error. Hope for the best..
But to my fear, as I am doing my process through WWICS agent and recently this has been sealed in Chandigarh. I am now afraid to remove the agent from New Delhi office as all my documents has been submitted via.Agent. Would you mind advise me if I am not clear can I request you to mail me Pls.
ECAS Status as shown below.
We received your application for permanent residence on March 25, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on May 25, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the New Delhi office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the New Delhi office on June 1, 2010. The New Delhi office may contact you.

A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision. Your application and supporting documents were received by the New Delhi office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the New Delhi office on June 1, 2010. The New Delhi office may contact you.

A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision.

soj

Hi Indira
I want to change my account which i summited for immigration in 2010 november.I got my second file number.Whenever i am checking my status i end up with this msge-We received your application for permanent residence on April 7, 2010.We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on October 4, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.My question is
1.for some reason i want to change my account.is it possible?
2.how long i should wait for my medical?
Thanks for your kind attention
with regards
soj

Sulay Soni

HI, indira,
I have completed my interview on 16th FEB_2012, VO has told that he was satisfied with application and approving it.
next day of interview he has sent MR of my baby( 4 month old).
I have completed my and spouse MR in NOV_2011, sent PP,RRPF,MD in dec_11,
I have called for interview in FEB._12.
they have taken PP of my baby while interview.In MR of baby they written that they are returning it with standard courier.

still it not reaached at address?
how much time it is taking and how they are sending back.
please help.

also my agent is in cananda who has put my file and also till date of doc communication of CHC is with canada agent office but they are not sending PP outside india so i am worried that 10 days passed but why still PP not reached to my indian address?

Jeena

My case, I have already sent the medicals and the ecas shows the medicals have been received at New delhi office. THey have also requested for Singapore PCC for my spouse. Our deadline to sent the PCC, passports and the PR card fees is march 9th. When I contacted Singapore Police for clearance certificate they asked for a request letter from the VO stating that Statutory declaration is not enough ( as Singapore stopped issuing COC to non-citizens). I sent a mail to delhi office and I got a reply from them last week that the mail has been forwarded to the concerned Immigration Section. So far no reply from them, and I am not sure I will get that before March 9th. I have called the Singapore COC office and explained my situation. Finally they have atleast asked to send the necessary documents and they will see to it. It wont reach Delhi before March 9th. What can I do now? I am running out of time, dont know what to do. Can u please help me in this matter, Pleaseeeeee?
Thanks a ton,
Jeena

herry

I submitted passport for PR under family(spouse case) to NDVO on dated Feb 2,2012.But my e-cas status stil coming ‘Application received’.can u tell me please if NDVO request to for passport.why my status coming ‘application received’now it near about one month going.status not change and not any mail coming for office.can u tell me pls how long they take it to clear??

Jeena

Thanks Dear for your reply. I am sending the passports and PR fees today along with our email correspondences with Singapore Police requesting for more time. Hope they wud accept my request. I will update you the status once I get a reply from them.
THanks again!!!
Jeena

Rupesh

Today I got email from CIO. Pls. guide me on this.
“I have now completed the assessment of your application for a permanent resident visa as a skilled worker. I have determined that you do not meet the requirements for immigration to Canada. Instead
Subsection 12(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act states that a foreign national may be selected as a member of the economic class on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada. Subsection 75(1) of the regulations prescribes the Federal Skilled Worker class as a class of persons who are skilled workers and who may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to become economically established in Canada.
Pursuant to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, 2002, skilled worker applicants are assessed on the basis of the requirements set out in subsection 75(2) and the criteria set out in subsection 76(1). The assessment of these requirements determines whether a skilled worker will be able to become economically established in Canada. The criteria are age, education, knowledge of Canada’s official languages, experience, arranged employment and adaptability.
Your application was assessed based on the occupation(s) in which you requested assessment as a University Professor or Lecturer (NOC 4021) . The table below sets out the points assessed for each of the selection criteria:
Points assessed
Maximum
Age
10
10
Education
25
25
Official language proficiency
08
24
Arranged employment
0
10
Experience
17
21
Adaptability
5
10
TOTAL
65
100
You have obtained insufficient points to qualify for immigration to Canada, the minimum requirement being 67 points. The experience you have claimed with tuition classes has been pro-rated to reflect your actual experience gained. You have not obtained sufficient points to satisfy me that you will be able to become economically established in Canada.

Subsection 11(1) of the Act states that a foreign national must, before entering Canada, apply to an officer for a visa or for any other document required by the regulations. The visa or any other document may be issued if, following an examination, the officer is satisfied that the foreign national is not inadmissible and meets the requirements of this Act. Subsection 2(2) specifies that unless otherwise indicated, references in the Act to “this Act” include regulations made under it.
I am not satisfied that you meet the requirements of the Act and the regulations for the reasons explained above. I am therefore refusing your application.
I worked as a part time commerce Instructor form 1st May, 2006 to 31st December,2006 and from 1st January, 2007 till 31st January, 2008 I worked as a full-time commerce Instructor. Than after I worked as a lecturer in college. So I have shown total 3 years of experience.
Actually I submitted my file in NOC 4131 (NEW NOC 4021) (4131: College and Other Vocational Instructors) but when I received above letter from immigration department which states my occupation(s) as University Professor or Lecturer (NEW NOC 4021). Which comes under the NOC 4011. (old NOC 4121: University Professors).
Can you please help me What can I do?

May be your job duties were best matched to ‘University Professor or Lecturer’ and not ‘College and Other Vocational Instructors’. CIC usually judge the application not just with the given NOC code or job title, but with the job duties actually performed.

I would suggest you to rework your application and apply again.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.

Rupesh

As u give me ur answer. i appriciate ur answer. but as my friend said me that the NOC given in refuse letter was different than the NOC applied. even the NOC which they given in refuse letter was also different and it was not matched with my applied NOC.
after that i send my more documents for satisfying tham and proving my request, it takes 2 months and there is no reply for tham. can u please help me what can i do?

Amol

Nice to read of the questions’ answer provided by you. Your efforts are really been appreciated.
I have received 2nd file number feb-2010. Now my consultancy through which I have applied is telling that 16 months means in this year till june 2012 I will get any update from CIC.
I have already filed old case in 2006 and now above one written is fast track case.
My questions are like ::::::
1) Do they give priority to the people who have 2 cases filed , old and new one (fast-track)?
2) I have done diploma in French language also , of 2 years , any advantage ?
3) They do background check means what exactly do these people do ?
4) Suppose Medical comes in June 2012 how much time does it take for stamping later on ?
5) I have filed case through wwics so right now as you will be knowing of raid on their offices. Will my application be safe by CIC perpective or will it be barred ?
6) could you please also give me full forms of AOR , VO , NOVC , etc ?

ALL of your answers are in this blog, in several posts. Please could you take some time to read them?

No preference for the number of applications filed. Your application could be safe, but Any communication would be sent to the agent’s office. It’s up to you to cancel representative on the application.

Indira Prabhakaran.

jasi

hello mam,
i just want to tell u that our medical reached us august , i have send back our medical on september…2011 ,
so.mam.our six months are completed .. there are no response from their side…. so tell us what we do now?

Priya

Hi Indira, I submitted my passports in Nov 2011 from Toronto, I have applied through experiance class but haven’t yet received it back from the CHC New Delhi with the visa stamping, can I directly call and talk to the Immigration office ? Could you let me know if 3 months after medicals is normal processing time?

Shiva

Hi Indira
Can you plz suggest me as to how i could file the petition against CIC from India itself? Now, after going through yr blog, I came to realize that three years or more means, it has a vested interest to deceive hundreds of thousands people like me who were impatiently waiting from 2 years or more.

jasi

Harmeet Singh

I am a pre-june 2010 applicant and I applied under FSW category to Nova Scotia.I submitted full application package in Nov.2010 to the New Delhi Visa Office.As I guess I secure only 64 or 66 points.I want to know that at what stage visa office check the points for eligibility.Is it before setting the application in process or at the time of finalizing the application. After 16 months of submitting full application package to New Delhi Visa Office, my application status in E-CAS shows only “Application Received” under the application number issued by the New Delhi Visa Office.As per the FAQ’s answer can I consider my application in process? If it is not so, what might be the fate of my case?Will the visa office have checked my eligibility in such a long time or not, and if not, what can be the reasons for keeping my application unattended?

herry

My Father-in law got visa today.so i am going to share with people ,that is below,

my father in law was under appeal case.because my mother in law was unfit due to medical and she died so case was closed.then again appeal for him.
Application received at NDVO on dated 27 June 2007.

after appeal,they received again application on dated 14 November 2011.
processing starts on dated 20 Jan,2012.
send letter for Medical and passport by NDVO on dated 29 Jan,2012.
medical done on dated 9 Feb 2012.
Passport sent to NDVO on dated 10,Feb,2012.
Passport received at CHC on dated 13 Feb,2012.
Medical has been received shown on status on dated 18 Feb ,2012.

Decision has been made on dated 07 March,2012.

On dated 10 March,2012,Passport with PR Visa stamed came to Home by post.

so this was the whole procedure during his application.So please count according to this who are under appeal or under family class.It was really fast process..we are so happy.

Furthermore,Indira,I also submitted my passport under (spouse class), on dated 03 Feb,2012.Stil my application status coming,application received.I am surprising that if they did not start my application.why they demand for passport.otherwise status should must be come IN process.but now more than one month going,( 1 month and 7 days going) stil no any answer and no any status changes on my ECAS.I am really wondering and in fear that what going on there in NDVO.My hopes are going dull day by day.Dont know wht I do.sometime want to go far from this life.because i cant stay without my partner.I want to come near early with her and start my life .But dont know when these distance decreases between us. anyone answer this.???
please reply what would be happen next.???????

kumar

Last weekend 10/03/2012 cic return my application (FSW-2121).
My application reached to CIO on 30/11/2011 before CAP reached (as per web on 30/11/2012 it was 330 for Biologist).
But they written latter on 23/01/2012 saying CAP reached.
When I call to CIC call centre they said send a letter in writing if you think any error from CIC.
CIC process is not transparent; tha FSW application no is not up to date on web.

Well, to accept an application into the cap, it’s not just the number of applications received by the office. The applications have to be complete in ALL forms, including the payment of fee and so there is a gap between the actual numbers and the numbers posted on the site.

Bhawana

Hi Indira,
I have applied in a Delhi canadian embassy on 19th December 2011 under Federal skilled worker category. Yet, I have not heard anything till now how long does it take usually to get the visa. Is it they ask for the medical reports too but, my consultancy has not informed me regarding medical at this time as he was saying that could be done after reaching Canada. I have process through a consultancy.

One more question if I apply for my parents and my younger brother would they be able to accompany with me or is it that after I reach Canada only I could process for my parents visa. How is it?
Please, let me know in details.

OK! For FSW, we have to mail the entire application set to CIO in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada and not New Delhi! There is no way to receive visas without medical checks done for a PR Visa. Hail your agent!

You cannot apply for any family member except spouse and kids on your PR application. Parents and brothers can be sponsered after you arrive in Canada.

Indira Prabhakaran.

Imran

Hi Indira,
I had applied last Year for FSW but CIO rejected it saying that I do have enough points.though I had got my UCI and application num. I have applied again this year.
MY application was recieved by CIO on 7th FEb 2012. .i got letter written mentioned that “Based on a review of the information you have provided, your application has received a positive final determination of eligibility for processing on the basis of work experience in an occupation specified in the Instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and published in the Canada Gazette on June 26, 2010
and that YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE FORWADED TO A VISA OFFICE FOR FURTHER PROCESSING. dated 6th March 2012.
My question is when i Log into ECAS on the outside it says IN process and when i click and go inside it says that we have recieved ur file on 7th February 2012. and nothing else.
Can you please explain whats happening now and what will happen next. why this discreppensiases in my ECAs?
thanks Indira
Much appreciated.

Imran

My ecas still shows in process and when i click it it still shows that they have recieved my application dated 7th Feb2012.
I Have recived PER from CIC and that they have forwaded my package to NDVO.
I recived an email from NDVO dated 6th April that they have rceived my application.
The question is that my ECas never gets updated,
is the mail that i am recieveing from CIO and NDVO is a bug i mean is it fake.because going by ur blog, i shoudl recieve a snail mail from NDVO.
how do i initiate an ecas update?

Milan

Dear Indira,
If you have any idea plz kindly suggest me that if I apply as the principal applicant with my wife for PR and both of us get the visa, should both of us reach to Canada at the same date? And will I be counted as the Sponsor of my wife or both of us have independent rights to sponsor others in the future? Should we also wait for five years to sponsor other in case we separated in Canada???

OK, The PA can land alone or with the dependants first. Dependants cannot land without the PA. After landing, ALL of those who landed will become independant PR and can sponser people seperately. Unsure of your last question.

Balu Mahindran

Right now, I am working as Physiotherapist in Ministry of Health of Botswana (South Africa). I have applied for PR in FSW category to Canada in New Delhi High commission on August 2007 and received a PIN no letter on September 2007 which stated that it will take 60 months like. But, so far, I have not received any further communication from them. Some of my friends who applied for PR later than me got the PR and migrated to Canada in new faster process. I would like to know whether Canadian high commission in New Delhi is still processing the older back logged applications or not. What can I do now? Can I wait for reply from them? (Or) Can I proceed the new application process?
I need your valuable suggestion please…

Poonam

Hello,
I had applied for visitor visa to Canada twice but it got rejected giving same reason for travel history and financial assets point. My financial balance is 59,991.62 CAD$ and the main reason for me to travel is because it is my 2nd Marriage Anniversary on March 23rd. And my husband is a student in Canada. Earlier I never felt any need to travel abroad so never applied and also due to no leave when working with Airline.
Please suggest What next step should I take because I really want to go.

Do you have a canadian account without being in Canada? I suugest you send a letter explaining why your travel history is so vast and that you need to go to Canada for a short trip to meet your husband who is studying in Canada.

Rajveer Singh

HI,
My name is Rajveer, I live in Toronto for about 2 and a half years now.
My Dad from back home applied for immigration as he was falling under the construction category. now they have taken off this category. He applied on June 8, 2010. after that we received a letter on Oct 4, 2010. then our file was sent to c-50 office , Sydney, Novascotia. then c 50 roll out office . now it says that our file have been received by visa office Newdelhi (this was 3 months ago).
Its has been already so long . I am worried why is it taking so long?
It will be helpful to take an advice from an expert like you.
your advice is highly appreciated.
with best regards
Rajveer

Can you please send me a copy (scanned) of the RTO letter issued by local RTO in India to you for safe driving record, tenure for which you held driving license etc.. I need the contents to confirm what i should have in my letter. Is it that RTO is having a specific format whcih is common throughout India.

Nimishj

1.Applied on 27th September 2010 .
2.Received 1st AOR from Nova Scotia on January 23,2011.
3.Received 2nd AOR from NDVO CHC on Feburary 13,2011
4.Updated new job details ,PCC ,appointment letter ,salary slips in March 2011.In the due course i changed my job in the monh of october 2011 and joined Jaypee Group as a Senior Architect..
5.Agian sent new joining letter ,appointment letter ,salary slips.
6, Completed 10 months of processing time in NDVO . Sent case specific query
7. Got in process in December 2011
8. Saw update on E cas as interview on March 15 2012
9. Appeared for interview and completed it successfully. the visa officer was a foreigner. She has some query reg my employment status ….. i explained her everything.She said i am satisfied with your answers …She took my recent salary slips ,app letter . reference letter present employer.My folfder was complete and also my interview prep was good.
10.She said i am spproving your case …you will rec your medicals in 2 to 3 weeks.it was just a 20 minute session .11. She did not speak to my wife.She too was called for the interview …..

What does this mean ,….please help….

E CAS Status :
We received your application for permanent residence on September 27, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on January 27, 2011. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application was reviewed and we started processing on December 2, 2011.

angad

Hello mam , i wanted to know the current time lines followed by chc delhi to send back the passports ? We sent our passports , landing fee and bank statements on 7th and they recieved it on 9th , how much more time should we expect for the return of passports ?

moe

mam i.ve 2 questions
1 is regarding pre june2010 case,can i consult a immigration lawyer in canada regarding the delaying in processing time as my brother is canadian citizen.he can avail service on behalf of me
2 can i apply to pnp stream .i consult immigration consultant as most of them said that withdrawl of previous case and then apply to new one.is that true mam
thanks

Samir Modhera

I just have a question for you. I am giving you my timeline and see if you can help me.

My mothers application for immigration was received by CIC-M on Dec 24 2007.
I received AOR on Feb 27 2008. Then after nothing up until November 25 2011, that’s when they start sending out letters to submit documents again. We filled out documents and sent again to CIC-M on January 13 2012. I received AOR on February 24 2012 and my sponsorship was approved on March 6th 2012 and now file is transferred to New Delhi office. For those who send application were sent after mine and file transferred to CPC-Ottawa office and they already got letter to do medical and result were received by cic too.. So when will i be getting call for ??

herry

its 53 days going to submit my PP to ND,stil my ecas is showing only application received.
waiing for when for ecas in process.
pls advice me what i should do? Is it ok to send case specific enquiry by myself or through MP?

krishana

I have got 2nd AOR, I have applied under FSW category. If I want to quit from my job, can I do so, will it affect on my process or i should continue it? With in how many days did u get your medical request after getting 2nd AOR?

amit

Hello Indira,
Recently I had applied for Workpermit with my family. I had received Medical examination test request from CHC.
I had completed the medical tests also. Now follwoing are my questions need your guidelines.
1) Is CHC will inform me further to submit all passports for necessary Visa stamping?? OR I need to visit nearest VFC center with medeical test complition letter which i received from the othorized doctor?
2) When i received medical test request letters for self and family, By mistake, the all letters are combined together, and on each letter UCI & APP. No. indicated by hand written. Also on medical request letter no name or pass port number mentioned. Now How to recognize whose UCI no. belogs to whom? Becasue the same I had mentioned on Medical compltion CHC form which doctor has requested.
So if my UCI no. is not match with the respecitve form mentioned for, what happed?
e.g. In my medical completion form, by as I don’t know which medical request form indicate my UCI no., if I had mentioned other UCI no. of one of my family member’s UCI code, then what happen??????
3) Approx how much time it will take now to issue Visa for Work permit and Temp. Residance for me and my family after medical examination. As per doctor, all tests results are OK and no observation or concern on all of ours fitness.
I hope you understand my above queries.
thanks and with regards,
amit

pooja

I keep checking your postings regularly. want clarification on few things.
I received my medicals on 24Jan 2012 and couriered RPRF dd, Passport and Pcc on 27th Jan. March 5th i got a register post saying that rprf dd is not payable at delhi. So immediately resent it on 6th March and it got encashed on 15th March 2012.
In between to know the status of my file….i mailed delhi immigration enquiry about the status of my file on Feb.29.2012. for which yesterday i got the reply saying that ” You may note that the file is currently awaiting further review,any next steps in the processing of this application will be determined and communicated to you. Until then, kindly await our contact.”.
Indira, when the DD is encashed on 15th march…..why did they mail yesterday saying that it needs further review ??? should i think that they are re checking my file ??? regret mailing to Immigration section delhi…
very curious what will happen now as i always read from your postings that once RPRF dd cleared, then in 2 weeks mai you get the visa !!! Also want to kno…stamping happens from delhi or canada ? Pls reply.

mansi

I’m Mansi. I have a question regarding my application under MPNP. My file had been received by CIC, New Delhi on the 22 nd of September 2011 and the processing started on the 16th of November 2011. We had our medical done on the 3rd of October 2011 which CIC has already received. CIC requested a document regarding my son’s custody for which I was given time till 12th March 2012, but I sent the same in time i.e. in January 2012. But after this, I did not get any information relating further progress in my case. The status still shows ‘In Process’.
Can you pls help me to get the latest information about it???
Thank You.

mansi

I’m writing this mail for the second time. May be that u did not notice the previous one. I’m Mansi. Ihad applied for PR of Canada under the MPNP stream in January 2011 for which I got approval from the province in August 2011. CIC New Delhi received my file in September and started processing it in November. I and my son got Medical Examination done in October, which was received by the Visa Office at New Delhi. Earlier when I used to check processing of my application, my present address used to appear on the screen but from about a few weeks, only my name appears. Furthermore the status shows ‘in process’. There is no change in the status. Visa office had demanded a document regarding my son’s custody for which I was given a deadline i.e. March 12 2012, but the same was sent in time i.e. in January. But there is no further information. I would really appreciate if u could pls guide me in knowing about further progress in my case.

Would u pls tell me how long it takes in processing an application under MPNP?
My PCC also expired on March 05 2012, but it is not demanded by the Visa office. Do u think it can be asked for?

sandip surila

.I have applied under fsw on 20th july 2011 .
Received 1st AOR from Nova Scotia on oct. 20,2011.
Received 2nd AOR from NDVO CHC on November 15,2011
after the i have received a mail from NDVO and chaged my e cas form “RBVO” to “in process” .In mail they demanded some more docs supporting my exprience and written ” such proof may include”.
letter of appointment or promotion,
employment contracts
pay slips,
attendence record
addition letters of refference
any tax or income document
employer’s business licience or registration
organizational chat

I have sent all these except additional letters of reference and not full attendence record but it was more then five years that i have sent. NDVO received all these documants by feb.16.12. till now my e cas is showing “in process”.
And now i m waiting for further information, i hope it may be MR with RPRF. I am worried why is it taking so long?
mam i want your kind suggestion that what can happen with my application and for what time i have to wait for all these.